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Pharmaranks rates Flovent 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Flovent (Fluticasone Propionate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Perennial Allergic Rhinitis.

Fluticasone Propionate · by Glaxosmithkline

Available as a generic: Fluticasone Propionate

72/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Fluticasone Propionate
Drug class
Corticosteroid
Form
Spray/Inhaler, metered, Powder
Strength
Fluticasone Propionate 0.044MG/INH · Fluticasone Propionate 0.11MG/INH · Fluticasone Propionate 0.22MG/INH
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline
FDA application
NDA020548
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered and Powder

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Flovent treat?
Flovent (Fluticasone Propionate) may be used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How does Flovent work?
Flovent is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
How is Flovent rated?
pharmaranks gives Flovent a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Flovent?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Flovent. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Flovent?
Flovent is marketed by Glaxosmithkline. You can see Glaxosmithkline's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Flovent a brand-name or generic drug?
Flovent is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Fluticasone Propionate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Fluticasone Propionate are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Flovent available over the counter?
No. Flovent is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Flovent come in?
Flovent is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, metered and powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Flovent?
Flovent is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Flovent FDA-registered?
Flovent is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020548. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Flovent been recalled by the FDA?
Flovent has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Flovent safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Flovent a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 47,755 reports naming FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE — the active ingredient in Flovent, and the FDA flagged 60% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • dyspnoea4,423 reports
  • asthma4,199 reports
  • headache3,167 reports
  • fatigue2,838 reports
  • cough2,831 reports
  • nausea2,541 reports
  • pneumonia2,217 reports
  • diarrhoea2,119 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.

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